Serving 569 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Pond Cove Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 90% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pond Cove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pond Cove Elementary School's student population of 569 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
569 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
2025
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. Jun 15, 2026
School Rankings
Pond Cove Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pond Cove Elementary School is 0.27, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1 out of 500 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
84%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
5%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
85%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pond Cove Elementary School's ranking?
Pond Cove Elementary School is ranked #1 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Pond Cove Elementary School often compared to?
Pond Cove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Falmouth Elementary School, Cape Elizabeth Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while ≥99% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Pond Cove Elementary School?
569 students attend Pond Cove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Pond Cove Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pond Cove Elementary School?
Pond Cove Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pond Cove Elementary School offer ?
Pond Cove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pond Cove Elementary School part of?
Pond Cove Elementary School is part of Cape Elizabeth School District.
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